Where Chillicothe Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chillicothe Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 64601, 64664. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chillicothe Township
COPD and stroke run high in Chillicothe Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Chillicothe Township runs above Missouri on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Chillicothe Township has a top-rated hospital
Hedrick Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Missouri figure falls outside Chillicothe Township’s likely range; Chillicothe Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 64601, 64664, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Chillicothe Township adults…
Chillicothe Township runs above MO on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Chillicothe Township
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Chillicothe Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Chillicothe Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
8.3 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Chillicothe Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Chillicothe Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Chillicothe Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.7% of Chillicothe Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Chillicothe Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jackson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Green Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rich Hill Township | C− | 39.5% | 12.8% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Grand River Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wheeling Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chillicothe | D | 39.8% | 12.5% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| Cream Ridge Township | — | — | — | — |
Fairview Township, Jackson Township, Green Township, Grand River Township, Wheeling Township and Cream Ridge Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chillicothe Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Chillicothe Township
Why doesn’t Chillicothe Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chillicothe Township.
What hospital is closest to Chillicothe Township?
Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Chillicothe Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Chillicothe Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northwest Health Services - Chillicothe in Chillicothe, 1.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chillicothe Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Missouri figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.